BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
K ELECTRICAL
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 2
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ........................... 3
System Description .................................................. 3
BCM FUNCTION ................................................... 3
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION..... 3
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL .................... 6
BCM STATUS CONTROL ..................................... 7
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM DIRECTLY..... 8
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM
E/R ........................................................................ 8
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND COM-
BINATION METER ................................................ 8
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MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYS- F
TEM ....................................................................... 9
CAN Communication System Description .............. 10
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 10 G
Schematic ............................................................... 11
COUPE MODELS ............................................... 11
ROADSTER MODELS ........................................ 13
H
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................. 15
CONSULT–II BASIC OPERATION ...................... 15
ITEMS OF EACH PART ...................................... 16
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 17 I
CAN Communication Inspection Using CONSULT-
II (Self-Diagnosis) ................................................... 17
Removal and Installation of BCM ........................... 18 J
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” AKS008YT

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Battery Service AKS003RC

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) PFP:284B2

A
System Description AKS00AV5

BCM (Body Control Module) controls the operation of various electrical units installed on the vehicle.
BCM FUNCTION B
BCM has combination switch reading function for reading the operation of combination switches (light, wiper,
washer and turn signal) in addition to a function for controlling the operation of various electrical components.
Also it has an interface function allowing it to receive signals from the unified meter and A/C amp., and send C
signals to ECM using CAN communication.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
D
Description
● BCM reads combination switch (lighting switch, wiper switch) status, and controls various electrical com-
ponent, according to the results.
E
● BCM reads information of a maximum of 20 switches by combining five output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5)
and five input terminals (INPUT 1-5).
Operation Description F
● BCM activates transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) periodically and, allows current to flow in
turn.
● If any (1 or more) switches are turned ON, circuit of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) and input terminals G
(INPUT 1-5) becomes active.
● At this time, transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1-5) are activated to allow current to flow. When volt-
age of input terminals (INPUT 1-5) corresponding to that switch changes, interface in BCM detects volt- H
age change, and BCM determines that switch is ON.

BCS

PKIA7241E

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Operation Table of BCM and Combination Switches

● BCM reads operation status of combination switch using combinations shown in table below.

PKIA7242E

NOTE:
Headlamp has a dual system switch.

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Sample Operation (When Lighting switch 1ST Position Turned ON)

● When lighting switch 1ST position is turned ON, contact in combination switch turns ON. At this time if A
OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5.
● When OUTPUT 4 transistor is ON, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5, and judges that lighting
switch 1ST position is ON. Then BCM sends lighting switch (1ST position) ON signal to IPDM E/R using B
CAN communication.
● When OUTPUT 4 transistor is activated again, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 5, and recog-
nizes that lighting switch 1ST position is continuously ON. C

BCS
PKIA7617E

NOTE:
Each OUTPUT terminal transistor is activated at 10 ms intervals. Therefore after switch is turned ON, L
electrical loads are activated with time delay. But this time delay is so short that it cannot be detected by
human senses.
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Operation Mode
● Combination switch reading function has operation modes shown below.
1. Normal status
● When BCM is not in sleep status, OUTPUT terminals (1-5) each send out ON signal every 10 ms.

2. Sleep status
● When BCM is in sleep status, transistors of OUTPUT 1 and 5 stop the output, and BCM enters low
power mode. Mean while OUTPUT 2, 3, and 4 send out ON signal every 60 ms, and only input from
light switch system.

PKIB6124E

CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL

CAN communication allows a high rate of information transmission through the two communication lines (CAN
L line, CAN H line) connecting the various control units in the system. Each control unit transmits/receives
data but selectively reads required data only. For details of signals that are transmitted/received by BCM via
CAN communication, refer to LAN-21, "CAN Communication Unit" .

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BCM STATUS CONTROL

BCM changes its status depending on the operation status in order to save power consumption. A
1. CAN communication status
● With ignition switch ON, CAN communicates with other control units normally.
B
● Control by BCM is being operated properly.

● When ignition switch is OFF, switching to sleep mode is possible.

● Even when ignition switch is OFF, if CAN communication with IPDM E/R and combination meter is
C
active, CAN communication status is active.
2. Sleep transient status
● This status shuts down CAN communication when ignition switch is turned OFF.
D
● It transmits sleep request signal to IPDM E/R and combination meter.

● Two seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, sleep transient status switches to CAN
communication inactive status. E
3. CAN communication inactive status
● With ignition switch OFF, CAN communication is not active.

● With ignition switch OFF, control performed only by BCM is active. F

● Three seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication inactive status
switches to sleep status.
4. Sleep status G
● BCM is activated with low power mode.

● CAN communication is not active.

H
● When CAN communication operation is detected, it switches to CAN communication status.

● When a state of the following switches changes, it switches to CAN communication state.

– Key switch
I
– Hazard switch

– Door lock/unlock switch

– Front door switch (driver side, passenger side) J

– Back door opener switch

– Combination switch (passing, lighting switch 1st position)

– Key fob (lock/unlock signal) BCS

– Key cylinder switch

● When control performed only by BCM is required by switch, it shifts to CAN communication inactive
mode. L
● Status of combination switch reading function is changed.

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SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM DIRECTLY

System Reference
Power door lock BL-21, "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM"
Remote keyless entry BL-62, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM"
NOTE 1 GW-18, "POWER WINDOW SYSTEM"
Power window

Power seat NOTE 1 SE-12, "POWER SEAT/FOR COUPE" or SE-15, "POWER SEAT/FOR ROADSTER"
Room lamp timer LT-213, "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP"

Rear wiper NOTE 2 WW-38, "REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM"

NOTE:
1. Power supply only. No system control.
2. Coupe models

SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND IPDM E/R

System Reference
Panic alarm BL-62, "REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM"
Theft warning BL-134, "VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM"
NVIS (NATS) BL-164, "NVIS (NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)"
● LT-6, "HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -"
Headlamp, clearance lamp tail lamp, Battery ● LT-37, "HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE -"
saver control, day time light system ● LT-66, "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - XENON TYPE -"
● LT-107, "HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - CONVENTIONAL TYPE -"
Front wiper WW-4, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM"
Rear window defogger GW-57, "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER"

SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY BCM AND COMBINATION METER

System Reference
Warning chime DI-79, "WARNING CHIME"
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps LT-146, "TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS"
Low tire pressure warning system WT-10, "LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM"

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MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM

System Input Output
A

● All-door locking actuator

Remote control entry system Remote keyless entry receiver
● Turn signal lamp (LH, RH)
B
● Power window main switch
(door lock and unlock switch)
Power door lock system All-door locking actuator
● Power window sub switch (passenger side)
C
(door lock and unlock switch)
Power supply (IGN) to power window Ignition power supply Power window system
Power supply (BAT) to power window and Power window system and power D
Battery power supply
power seat seat
● Key switch
Panic alarm IPDM E/R
● Remote keyless entry receiver E
● All-door switch
● Remote keyless entry receiver ● IPDM E/R
Theft warning system
● Power window main switch (door lock and ● Security indicator lamp F
unlock switch)
● Ignition switch
Battery saver control IPDM E/R
● Combination switch G
Headlamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
● Engine speed signal
H
Day time light system ● Ignition switch IPDM E/R
● Combination switch
Tail lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R I
● Turn signal lamp
Turn signal lamp Combination switch
● Combination meter
● Turn signal lamp J
Hazard lamp Hazard switch
● Combination meter
● Key switch
BCS
● Remote keyless entry receiver
● Power window main switch (door lock and
Room lamp timer Interior room lamp
unlock switch)
L
● Front door switch driver side
● All-door switch
● Key switch Combination meter
Key warning chime M
● Front door switch driver side (warning buzzer)

● Combination switch
Combination meter
Light warning chime ● Key switch
(warning buzzer)
● Front door switch driver side
● Combination meter [Seat belt buckle
(driver side) switch] Combination meter
Seat belt warning chime
(warning buzzer)
● Ignition switch
● Combination switch
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermittent wiper IPDM E/R
● Combination meter

Rear intermittent wiper NOTE Combination switch Rear wiper motor

● Rear window defogger switch
Rear window defogger IPDM E/R
● Ignition switch
A/C switch signal Unified meter and A/C amp. ECM

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System Input Output

Blower fan switch signal Unified meter and A/C amp. ECM
Low tire pressure warning system Remote keyless entry receiver Combination meter
NOTE:
Coupe models

CAN Communication System Description AKS000Z4

CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern
vehicles are equipped with many electronic control units and each control unit shares information and links
with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are con-
nected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission
with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication Unit AKS003MH

Refer to LAN-21, "CAN Communication Unit" .

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Schematic AKS000Z5

COUPE MODELS A

BCS

TKWT1872E

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TKWT2340E

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ROADSTER MODELS
A

BCS

TKWT1874E

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TKWT2341E

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CONSULT-II Function (BCM) AKS00AV6

A
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test mode shown following.
BCM diagnostic test item Check item, diagnostic test mode Content
WORK SUPPORT Changes setting of each function. B
SELF-DIAG RESULTS BCM performs self-diagnosis of CAN communication.
DATA MONITOR Displays the input data of BCM in real time.
Inspection by part C
ACTIVE TEST Gives a drive signal to a load to check the operation.
The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN com-
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR
munication can be read.
D
ECU PART NUMBER ECM part number can be read.

CONSULT–II BASIC OPERATION

E
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON- F
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.
G

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PBIB1069E

2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.

J

BCS

BCIA0029E
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3. Touch “BCM” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
If “BCM” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "CONSULT-II Data Link
Connector (DLC) Circuit" .

BCIA0030E

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the “SELECT TEST

ITEM” screen.

PKIA6100E

ITEMS OF EACH PART

NOTE:
CONSULT-II displays systems equipped in the vehicle.
×:Applicable
Diagnostic test mode (Inspection by part)
CAN
ECU
System and item CONSULT-II display SELF− DATA DIAG CON-
WORK ACTIVE PART
DIAG MONI- SUP- FIGU-
SUPPORT TEST NUM-
RESULTS TOR PORT RATION
BER
MNTR
BCM BCM × × × × × NOTE
Power door lock system DOOR LOCK × × ×
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER × ×
Warning chime BUZZER × ×
Room lamp timer INT LAMP × × ×
Remotecontrol entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT × × ×
Headlamp HEAD LAMP × × ×
Wiper WIPER × × ×
Turn signal lamp
FLASHER × ×
Hazard lamp
Blower fan switch signal
AIR CONDITONER ×
A/C switch signal
Combination switch COMB SW ×
NVIS IMMU × ×
Room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER × × ×
Trunk lid TRUNK × ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM × × ×
Retained power control RETAINED PWR × × ×
Oil pressure switch SIGNAL BUFFER × NOTE ×
Fuel lid FUEL LID × ×
Low tire pressure warning AIR PRESSURE
× × ×
system MONITOR
Panic system PANIC ALARM ×
NOTE:
This item is displayed, but should not be used.

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WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure A
1. Touch “BCM” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “WORK SUPPORT” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
B
3. Touch item on “SELECT WORK ITEM” screen.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “CHANGE SET”.
C
6. The setting will be changed and “RESETTING COMPLETED” will be displayed.
7. Touch “END”.
Display Item List D

Item Description
RESET SETTING VALUE Return a value set with WORK SUPPORT of each system to a default value in factory shipment. E
CAN Communication Inspection Using CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis) AKS000Z7

1. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT CHECK F

CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication. G
1. Connect to CONSULT-II, and select “BCM” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
2. Select “BCM control unit ” on “SELECT WORK ITEM” screen, and select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
H
3. Check display content in self-diagnostic results.
CONSULT-II display code Diagnosis item
INITIAL DIAG I
TRANSMIT DIAG
U1000 ECM
J
IPDM E/R
METER / M&A
Contents displayed BCS
No malfunction>>INSPECTION END
Malfunction in CAN communication system>>After printing the monitor items, go to “CAN System”. Refer to
LAN-3, "Precautions When Using CONSULT-II" . L

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Removal and Installation of BCM AKS000ZB

REMOVAL
1. Remove the dash side finisher (LH). Refer to EI-35, "BODY
SIDE TRIM" in “EI Exterior/Interior.”
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Remove bracket mounting screws (3) to remove BCM and fuse
block with bracket.

SKIA1918E

4. Raise the pawl of fuse block and remove bracket from fuse block
to remove BCM.

SKIA1919E

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

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